Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001 attacks, former U.S. President George W. Bush is showcasing a collection of paintings titled "Remembering 9/11" at his presidential museum in Texas. The exhibition features sixteen artworks that capture various moments from the days following the attacks. These paintings depict scenes from New York City after the collapse of the World Trade Center, with skyscrapers shrouded in thick gray smoke against a still-blue sky, evoking the chaos and tragedy of that day. In half of the paintings, Bush is portrayed in key moments from the aftermath of the attacks. These include scenes of him learning from his chief of staff about a second plane striking the World Trade Center, comforting a grieving family, standing among New York firefighters, delivering a speech at Washington Cathedral, and shaking hands with his father, former President George H.W. Bush. The American flag appears in several paintings, either subtly visible in a depiction of attacked Manhattan, prominently displayed in a painting of the Pentagon, or being waved by rescuers in another piece. The exhibition highlights the memories that Bush recalls most vividly, focusing on themes of determination and the resilience of ordinary Americans in the face of tragedy. It emphasizes unity and mutual support rather than fear or despair. Anna Catherine Duplantis, a 17-year-old student from Georgia, appreciates the "so brutal brushstroke" of the former president, noting that the style is not rigid and effectively conveys emotions. She says the works help viewers reconnect with the suffering of those affected by the attacks. Farran Burnette, a 40-year-old educator, describes the exhibition as a powerful reminder of the attacks and the unity that followed. She adds that the fact that the painter was the president of the United States adds a unique significance to the works. Bush, who was president for less than eight months at the time of the attacks, began painting in 2012, three years after leaving the White House. Inspired by Winston Churchill's essay "Painting, My Hobby," he has since dedicated other exhibitions to American military veterans and members of the immigrant community. On September 11, 2001, 2,977 people lost their lives in the attacks carried out by the jihadist organization Al-Qaeda. A fourth plane, which appeared to be heading toward the Capitol or the White House, crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers attempted to regain control of the aircraft.